50 Best Bars in Nashville

“The quail tonight was phenomenal!“

“Excellent food and service! The chefs are artist. ❤️“

“When eating and drinking thru Nashville easy to forget to grab something healthy. The crispy chicken salad is delicious! Entertainment top notch!“

“Riley S. was awesome for our family birthday party. There were 11 of us...5 were children so there was a lot going on. Riley S. was beyond patient with us and prompt with our drink and food orders. She made the outing fun for all!“

“The bartender tonight was amazing. I had a great chat with him, and it seems he's leaving to a new adventure soon. Not great for this place, since he has a real passion for what he does, and I think they're losing a great guy. Best of luck on your new adventures! Food was about as expected, not the drinks were phenomenal!“

“Loved this place! My friend who lives in Nashville took me here. The menu was awesome, loved the speak easy vibes. Great staff. My bacon old fashioned was to die for. I wish I had this place close to home! Would go again and again“

“What an experience. Spending time with song writers, singing and telling their stories. Amazing afternoon, good food and good company. I highly recommend.“

“As someone who frequents on average 20 bars or restaurants a week and is part of the industry here locally, it is with sincere passion, and honesty that I openly express my backing and support in saying Barrel Proof is the absolute best bar in this city for any local (and/or industry worker), but also a blast for tourists to come soak in what it is truly like to be “one of us”; and from there, the staff will gladly direct you to more friendly and fun spots!“

“We meet here to watch Premier League games. They have amazing food and great drinks and you can't find a better staff anywhere in town!“

“One of my favorite restaurants in Nashville—food and vibes are so good!! Shoutout to Ari for being the best waitress ever!“

“A beautiful cocktail bar with great food too! Service was great!“

“A tucked-away, well-kept secret. The kind of place you pretend not to love too much, lest the wrong people find out. No cover bands earnestly butchering Tennessee Whiskey—just a dimly lit, intimate hideaway with great cocktails and bartenders who actually know what they’re doing.

The crowd? A good mix of people. The music? Lots of solid hip-hop. And if you’re into DJs, they usually turn up on Sunday nights with some real ones.

Nashville needs more of this. Exactly this.“

“We have been visiting here over a months stays in an airb&b locally . The food is outstanding and served quickly . Most of the staff are friendly and banter , though there is an odd one that can’t even muster a smile BUT THEN it’s hard luck on them when their tipped less. Music is pretty good but some should turn it down a tad . All in all a great place to visit .“

“The best safe place for all of the LGBTQ+ peeps and introverts and extroverts safe too.“

“This is my favorite little hang in town“

“Tori is amazing always knows who I am and what I’ll ask for!!“

“Best listening room I’ve been to in Nashville. People here appreciate and listen and don’t talk. So Good👊“

“This was a random stop upon a recommendation from another bartender across town. My wife and I truly enjoyed playing video games and having a couple beers to kind of ease into our getaway weekend. They have games for every thing you could like.

We really enjoyed having the ability to be kids a little bit.“

“My husband and I went to Café Intermezzo for the first time yesterday for Valentine’s Day, and I may have found my new favorite spot in Nashville!“

“I’ve been excited to try Sabell’s for a while. Unfortunately I showed up at 9:05pm to eat dinner and they said the kitchen closes at 9. So I didn’t get to try the food. And so I left. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Too bad. I was very excited. So keep in mind that if you show up at 9:01 they will not serve you food. 🫶🏼“

“Super cute atmosphere and yummy food!“

“Ride with Tanya and your guaranteed to have a good time“

“Bootleggers Inn Are Great Bar. My Parents Dan & Wendy Are Love Bootleggers Inn. & Julie & I Will Love Too.“

“A really unique joint that serves an inspiring selection of mead and other beverages. The mead I had was like nothing I've had before. Good people behind the counter. Good vibes and you can bring your own food (also have a food truck). Give this place your business.“

“Great place with great atmosphere and service!“

“i loved my experience at rice vice!! The bartender Luna was very attentive and accommodating to me and my group despite being the only worker in the whole place, that can’t be easy!! The sake was so good and I loved the decor and the overall vibe will be back !!!“

“This place is GREAT! We are visiting Nashville and came here for lunch. Matt is our waiter and he is Excellent! The food and the service could not be any better! The live music is fantastic! We were greeted by a pleasant young lady at the door and feel very welcome here. Do not miss coming by here. Love it!“

“The Honky Tonk Hideaway Elf/xmas pop up bar in Nashville is a full-force holiday experience! The Xmas spirit is floor to ceiling, wall to wall! Great cocktails and reasonable prices. Fast service. The energy stays high from the moment you walk in. Tvs hitting all the major games.

The extras set it apart. A mechanical bull. A hat-making station. A merch section. And a FREE bus tour that takes you downtown.

Bottom line. Come on in!!

#santaomgeeee“

“This place is amazing! There’s nothing better than mixing a dive bar with old-school arcade games. I’m not great at pinball however it’s still one of my favorite things to play. They have amazing beers on tap. All the bartenders were fantastic and the atmosphere was super cool.“

“I came by last week and sat at the bar. My bartender Kelly was everything you could ask for and more. She was super attentive, her drinks tasted amazing, and her conversation was so refreshing, as the bartenders on Broadway all seem miserable. It was good to see such a bright light in the industry here in town. I had the pepperoni pizza and was very pleased. Just enough crunch and plenty of cheese. Service 10/10 food 8/10. Will definitely be back because of Kelly!“

“We definitely enjoyed our stay! The roof top bar was amazing. I had the best experience with Tyson up there. He was so kind and knowledgeable.“

“Great food and awesome bartenders“

“Had an awesome time with friends. It was great really look forward to doing it again.“

“We had a great time curling, cocktail were fantastic. I hope they have a bonspiel soon. Thanks“

“…1-2-3-4……take the elevator. So many good things here. Don’t mention it.“

“Super sweet attentive and fun bartenders that make the whole experience. Stevie Rayni and Tara are the best!! Great prices, great drink menu, very fun vibe. Small town vibe with big Live Band Broadway local experience. Highly recommend.“

“Amazingly surprising to anyone who is adventurous and it has an throw back theme that creates a vibe that's indescribable! Great place and people. Your going to talk about this place for years to come.“

“We really loved Southern Grist when we first found it. Great craft beers and a great food menu, but as of late, the food menu disappoints. Anyone can do burgers and beers. Bring back the chicken sandwich, bao buns and vinegar potatoes. Your menu made you unique now you’re just like everyone else.“

“BRANDON!! My guy! Came in with a couple girlfriends last weekend for Espresso Martinis and had the best time with our bartender. What a goofballl!!
You can tell this guy loves his job and loves his life. Excellent service and even better dance moves from our favorite bartender. See you tomorrow B! 🤙🏼“

“Love this place!!! Visit it every time we get to Nashville, 12 south. Great service and amazing staff.“

“Well. Julie & I Love To Drinks At Four Walls In Nashville. We Like Drink Waters.“

“Schulman's is definitely my new favorite spot in Nashville! A no frills, clean, friendly, old-school, LP playing, outstanding place to hang alone or with friends. They make the most incredible cheeseburger in Nashville! Keep that sucker wrapped up in the paper as you eat it. LOL!“

“Nashville wedding weekend. Craving a burger and Big Jimmy’s reviews caught my eye. Local joint with live music and great burgers! Staff were great. They have local Driskin ciders- perfect with the burger!! Def stop by when in Nashville!! We’ll be back!“

“Nice nice nice free arcade games and corn hole skeetball etc. take the kids they have plenty of space upstairs and down all the Teri games are there and the IPAs are great“

“I had a fantastic night at Red Phone Booth Nashville. The upscale speakeasy on Broadway is a hidden gem—dim lighting, plush seating, and amazing craft cocktails that felt like a trip back in time. The bartenders were friendly, the atmosphere was perfect for unwinding, and the attention to detail made me feel like I was in a secret lounge. If happiness had a location on Google Maps, it would be here. We had great service from Sharron and Emily making it a wonderful experience
We would never have found this except for Reese Bittner who was great for the recommendations“

“This was the best burger I’ve ever had! We will definitely be back!!!!! The food was fresh and delicious 😋“

“Most fun little bar, just off Broadway. Great drinks, fun bar staff. Great place to meet fun people & sign, hang your dollar & if you're lucky jump into the arms of a "sweet, good-looking man". Fun merch too. We literally had a better time here, than at the big bars.“

“MJ’s is a Great spot to drop into or spend your entire weekend at. Amazing staff. Great live music, and world class tambourine players. 10/10. Will chill again.“

“Go see heather at the Donaldson pub, she is the best bartender around . Love her !!!!“

“New spot downtown!! Been open for about 6 months and the vibe / atmosphere is AWESOME! Small downstairs bar right as you walk in, but if you go upstairs it really opens up. Went on a Saturday night with a group of 12 as pre-drinks before a dinner and it was the perfect spot to do so.“